Pagpapabagsak (en. Collapse)
/pag.papa.bag.sak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of bringing down or lowering something from a high position.
The collapse of important buildings is one of the effects of the earthquake.
Ang pagpapabagsak ng mga mahalagang gusali ay isa sa mga epekto ng lindol.
The occurrence of negative effects from a failure or destruction.
The collapse of their business caused major problems for the family.
Ang pagpapabagsak ng kanilang negosyo ay nagdulot ng malaking problema sa pamilya.
The act of preventing the rise or progress of a person or entity.
The collapse of his self-confidence is due to negative comments.
Ang pagpapabagsak ng kanyang tiwala sa sarili ay dahil sa mga negatibong komento.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'bagsak' meaning fall or collapse, extended with the prefix 'pag-' and infix 'pa-'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
collapse of the system
The process or action that causes a malfunction or breakdown of a system.
pagpapabagsak ng sistema
Related Words
fall
Indicates the effects of falling or collapsing something.
bagsak
collapse
Refers to the actual occurrence of falling or collapsing.
pagbagsak
Slang Meanings
Bringing someone down in their studies or career.
You might just be bringing yourself down by talking too much in class.
Baka pagpapabagsak lang ang ginagawa mo sa sarili mo sa kakadaldal sa klase.
Bringing down someone's spirits, often due to loss or disappointment.
That news seems like it would bring down the spirits of those fans of that band.
Ang mga balitang iyon ay tila pagpapabagsak sa mga fans ng bandang iyon.
The drop of a person who was once in a high status.
It's strange how he got brought down just because of a simple mistake.
Kakaiba ang pagpapabagsak sa kanya dahil sa isang simpleng pagkakamali.